‘Don’t Make Any Deal’: Trump Tells Republicans to Hold Firm on Shutdown Talks
President Trump has told Republicans to stop negotiating with Democrats to end the partial government shutdown, instead focusing on passing a strict voter ID bill. The move has been criticized as an attempt to suppress voting, particularly among groups that typically support Democrats, and has led to further deadlock in talks to reopen the government.
President Trump has instructed Republicans to halt negotiations with Democrats to end the government shutdown. He wants to pass a voter ID bill, which critics say would place an undue burden on eligible voters. The shutdown continues, with Transportation Security Administration agents working without pay and long lines at airports. Trump suggested using the standoff over Department of Homeland Security funding as leverage to pass the bill. Democrats have demanded measures such as blocking immigration officers from wearing masks and requiring warrants to enter private homes. The situation is worsening, with TSA agents calling out or quitting, and smaller airports potentially closing if the shutdown continues.
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